Whale Watching

Experience whale watching in Hermanus
 
 

Have a Whale of a Time

Hermanus is South Africa’s whale watching capital, home to hundreds of Southern Right whales between June and November every year.

Rated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as one of the twelve best whale watching locations in the world, South Africa’s “Whale Coast” is your first port of call to see these gentle giants close to shore.

If you are in town during late September or early October, don’t miss the annual Whale Festival, which celebrates the arrival of the season’s whales with art markets, music events and more.

Whales have captured our imaginations for centuries, and Hermanus gives you various options to view their playful antics, from leisurely boat trips to scenic flights.  

Travel Tip:

If it’s your first time spotting whales, look for white patches out sea – these usually indicate waves are breaking over the bodies of whales. Breaching whales will make a splash while glimpses of fins indicate rolling whales.

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